[NCEZID] National Surveillance for Candida auris

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
MDB Candida auris Cases Form and Instruction	New
Attachment 6_Human Subjects Determination Memo.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-06-12
Attachment 5_Privacy Impact Assessment.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-06-12
Attachment 2_Published 60-Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-06-12
Attachment 1_Section 301 of the Public Health Service Act (42 USC 241).pdf Supplementary Document	2025-06-12
Supporting Statement B.docx Supporting Statement B	2025-06-12
Supporting Statement A_final.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-06-12

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
275746	MDB Candida auris Cases Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202504-0920-029
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CDC	Agency Tracking No: 0920-24JB
Title: [NCEZID] National Surveillance for Candida auris
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/26/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	17,680	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,473	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Objectives of the National Surveillance for Candida auris (C. auris) Cases are to collect minimal pertinent information about C. auris cases based on the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) case definition. The goal of the National Surveillance for C. auris Cases is to monitor burden to guide public health action and ultimately prevent morbidity and mortality from C. auris.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 241 Sec 301 Name of Law: PHSA
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 79921	10/01/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 24802	06/12/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
MDB Candida auris Cases	n/a	MDB Candida auris Cases

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	17,680	0	0	17,680	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,473	0	0	1,473	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a New collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $20,800

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 06/26/2025

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